The HVR-HD1000P features a shoulder-mount design and black matte body
similar to that of professional camcorders; making it perfect for
weddings, corporate communications, and events where appearance makes a
difference.
Premium design characteristics and high-definition HDVTM1080i
recording are the main features
of this new one-piece shoulder camcorder, ideal for working
videographers on a budget.
A built-in down-converter creates DV material, perfect for
standard DVD productions. Plus, a special still photo mode is ideal for
producing DVD cases and making wedding photo albums.
Whether you are recording weddings and corporate communications
or helping students make a documentary, the HVR-HD1000P is the best choice on
the market today as an entry level professional camcorder - HVR-HD1000P

HVR-HD1000P /camcorder offers integrated HDV and DV formats. Designed for the wide
range of customers who currently use standard definition (SD) production,
from
wedding videographers and freelancers to
educational video creators, the HVR-HD1000P / HD1000N offers advanced
functionality and a premium design at a highly competitive cost. This
unbeatable combination means it’s never been more affordable to enjoy
high-definition versatility and harness new high definition (HD) business
opportunities.
”Professional shoulder-mount HD camcorderA key benefit of the new HVR-HD1000P / HD1000N is HDV1080i / DV recording
and playback capability. The HDV format packs approximately 60 minutes of HD
video on to an inexpensive miniDV cassette tape.
Sony’s next-generation image sensor, the 1 / 2.9-inch ClearVid CMOS Sensor™,
offers up to 3.2 megapixels for superb clarity. The ClearVid CMOS Sensor uses a
unique pixel layout rotated 45 degrees to provide the high resolution and high
sensitivity normally found only in higher-end professional camcorders. In
addition, the Carl Zeiss Vario-SonnerT* lens with 10x optical zoom ensures
adaptability to a wide range of shooting situations. The special T* lens coating
suppresses unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduces colours for
professional results. These features are further complemented by the Super
SteadyShot™ image stabilizer, which uses an active optical lens to ensure no
deterioration in image quality. For total flexibility, a handy down-conversion
feature outputs converted DV signals through the i.LINK™ connector to the user’s
current DV non-linear editing system, while retaining an HD master tape for
future use.Innovative HDV workflowThe HVR-HD1000P boasts a powerful range of photo creation
functions, which can be utilized to develop materials such as DVD inlays, web
pages and news releases. Matching the camcorder’s user-friendly HDV shooting,
three photo-creation functions are available at the touch of a button. The Photo
Mode captures 6.1 megapixels – up to 2,848 x 2,136, while the Dual Record Mode
captures 4.6 megapixels (16:9 aspect). Additionally, the capturing from recorded
video allows the creation as photos of scenes missed while videotaping, which
can then be saved onto Memory Stick Duo™ media during video playback using the
HVR-HD1000P / HD1000N camcorder’s photo button. An image captured from HDV footage
will deliver a 1,440 x 810 pixel still image of that important moment, recorded
as a JPEG file.
“This exciting new model is rich with innovative features that speak directly to
videographers’ needs, reaffirming Sony’s leadership in HD technology. For
instance, the 6.1-megapixel Still Image Recording allows users to simultaneously
create video and photo records of an event,” continued Yamamoto.Additional professional featuresThe HVR-HD1000P features a 2.7-inch LCD screen with Clear Photo
LCD Plus™ technology for accurate contrast and colour reproduction. With the
camcorder shoulder-mounted, the LCD monitor is positioned in front of the camera
operator, attached to the EVF level. This unique layout enables traditional EVF
monitoring as well as LCD monitoring for the camera operator even while the
camcorder is held on the shoulder. The 360-degree swivel mechanism allows
LCD monitoring from the front, right or left of the camcorder so that a
reporter or a director can monitor what is being captured by
the camcorder.
More, the HVR-HD1000P / HD1000N delivers up to 10 hours of battery life when
using the optional NP-F970
battery. The HVR-HD1000P / HD1000N supports a variety of
digital I/O formats, including HDMI, i.LINK, USB and Memory Stick. For the
highest standards of video production, it also features a supplied external
stereo microphone (ECM-PS1), Smooth Slow recording at 240 fieldsper second (for
the HVR-HD1000N, 60i model) or 200 fields per second (for HVR-HD1000P, 50i
model), a multi-function assignable lens ring, as well as the Super NightShot™
capabilities for zero-lux conditions and the support of a multi-language menu.
The HVR-HD1000P / HD1000N Digital Camcorder is expected to start shipping in
December 2007, at a suggested list price to be announced.